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A €100,000 contract and possible mistaken identity: New clues emerge in murder of anti-drug activist's brother
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A €100,000 contract and possible mistaken identity: New clues emerge in murder of anti-drug activist's brother

Le Monde (English) · May 25, 2026, 3:30 AM

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The case file shows that the Marseille murder stemmed from major organized crime, involving several competing teams of hitmen. According to some suspects' statements, it was Amine Kessaci and not his brother Mehdi who was targeted, due to his commitment to fighting drug trafficking.

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